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Charles Bassett
United states air force test pilot and astronaut (1931–1966).
Born December 30th, 1931 in Dayton.
Died February 28th, 1966 at 34 years old in St. Louis (injury in humans).
Occupations
astronaut, engineer, military officer, test pilot
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